Postgraduate research studentships

Looking for postgraduate research funding? Explore our studentship opportunities
Postgraduate students

Do you need funding for a research degree?

We offer a wide variety of studentships throughout the year – simply take a look at the projects below to see which ones you'd like to apply for. Please check the advert carefully to ensure you are eligible and what funding and support are available.
Please see our University Research Studentship guidelines for information on our recruitment and admissions processes, as well as policy for studentship holders.

Faculty of Health

Peninsula Dental School
Peninsula Medical School
School of Biomedical Sciences
School of Health Professions
  • Implementation of standing frame provision across the NHS; A mixed methods, co-design project
    The studentship will start on: 1 October 2025
    The deadline for applications is: 10 April 2025, 12 midnight (UK time)
  • Nutritional Care of culturally diverse older adults living in care homes
    The studentship will start on: 1 October 2025
    The deadline for applications is: 5 May 2025, 12 midnight (UK time)
School of Psychology
  • Echoes of perception: Mapping sensory cortex with fMRI-guided ultrasound stimulation
    The studentship will start on: 1 October 2025
    The deadline for applications is: 20 April 2025, 12 midnight (UK time)
  • How do weight loss drugs impact commitment to and enactment of behavioural change in people living with obesity?
    The studentship will start on: 1 October 2025
    The deadline for applications is: 22 April 2025, 12 midnight (UK time)

Faculty of Science and Engineering

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Postgraduate research degrees

Find out more about the research degrees we offer, our areas of expertise and supervision, details of tuition fees and loans, and how to apply.
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